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Retired automotive engineer. Immune to pop science. If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
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🚨 Tesla China Export - November Update
CPCA reported 13,555 units exported from Tesla's Shanghai plant in Nov.
Exports declined 25% in 2024, and are down an additional 10.5% YTD 2025.
China retail sales are faring better - down only 7.4% YTD.
CPCA reported 13,555 units exported from Tesla's Shanghai plant in Nov.
Exports declined 25% in 2024, and are down an additional 10.5% YTD 2025.
China retail sales are faring better - down only 7.4% YTD.
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This is sinister. If you're wondering why so many people don't report sexual assault, this is why.
jesus the Palm Beach Police really sought arrest warrants against underage Epstein victims for coming forward and cooperating, and (purported) admitting to crimes, and it caused the victims to become uncooperative with the federal investigation
![. . . very cooperative, but the police at that point had to let [redacted] know that what she had done that she could be facing charges.
Q And that was after they had told her earlier that she didn't need an attorney present, correct?
A Exactly.
Q Okay. So this happens to her with the Palm Beach Police Department and did the Palm Beach Police actually present or propose charging [redacted]?
A They did get a probable cause affidavit against [redacted].
Q And is that why Ms. [redacted] and her attorney were concerned about her testimony here?
A Yes.
Q Now was a subpoena issued for Ms. [redacted] on behalf of this grand jury?
A Yes, it was.
Q And before Ms. [redacted] would comply with that, did she -- did her attorney request some sort of order?
A Yes.
Q And what did he ask for?
A He asked for immunity for [redacted].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eoss3vmzem55cm5kuddhdmwn/bafkreiariijffjjrgfh26o22jjr76pwprinvnbpkcho5lyi2sucfbqlooy@jpeg)
December 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This is sinister. If you're wondering why so many people don't report sexual assault, this is why.
Somebody explain to Trump that Greenland is already under the administration of a NATO ally.
December 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Somebody explain to Trump that Greenland is already under the administration of a NATO ally.
It turns out that the United States is not the only country in North America where the government bullies peaceful protesters. But at least in Canada there's a justice system that is willing to limit the amount of abuse. www.lifesitenews.com/news/judge-d...
Judge denies Canadian gov't request to take away Freedom Convoy leader's truck - LifeSite
A judge ruled that the Ontario Court of Justice is already 'satisfied' with Chris Barber's sentence and taking away his very livelihood would be 'disproportionate.'
www.lifesitenews.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It turns out that the United States is not the only country in North America where the government bullies peaceful protesters. But at least in Canada there's a justice system that is willing to limit the amount of abuse. www.lifesitenews.com/news/judge-d...
Tip for Tuesday -
For maximum production and control, go with Cover Drive.
For maximum production and control, go with Cover Drive.
December 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tip for Tuesday -
For maximum production and control, go with Cover Drive.
For maximum production and control, go with Cover Drive.
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@waymo.bsky.social and @tuev.bsky.social are trying to suppress my free speech on LinkedIn after I called out the failed audit that did not address power outages for remote operations of self-driving cars
@aclu.org please help me, this is illegal and abusive
@aclu.org please help me, this is illegal and abusive
December 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
@waymo.bsky.social and @tuev.bsky.social are trying to suppress my free speech on LinkedIn after I called out the failed audit that did not address power outages for remote operations of self-driving cars
@aclu.org please help me, this is illegal and abusive
@aclu.org please help me, this is illegal and abusive
Asking Trump to design a battleship is like asking Musk to design a pickup truck.
Trump: “The US Navy will lead the design of these ships along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person”
President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump announced a new “Trump class” of Navy battleships Monday, describing them as a superior war fighting vessel to replace an “old and tired and obsolete” US fleet.
edition.cnn.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Asking Trump to design a battleship is like asking Musk to design a pickup truck.
Guess who popped up on my radar screen today?
Hycroft Mining $HYMC. Remember when AMC purchased a large interest in this non-producing outfit years ago? Turns out that AMC sold their interest 12 months ago. Check out the chart since that sale.
Hycroft Mining $HYMC. Remember when AMC purchased a large interest in this non-producing outfit years ago? Turns out that AMC sold their interest 12 months ago. Check out the chart since that sale.
December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Guess who popped up on my radar screen today?
Hycroft Mining $HYMC. Remember when AMC purchased a large interest in this non-producing outfit years ago? Turns out that AMC sold their interest 12 months ago. Check out the chart since that sale.
Hycroft Mining $HYMC. Remember when AMC purchased a large interest in this non-producing outfit years ago? Turns out that AMC sold their interest 12 months ago. Check out the chart since that sale.
Too good!
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Too good!
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If the morons in the audience could actually see the test he took, might they think their dear leader’s an idiot too?
December 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If the morons in the audience could actually see the test he took, might they think their dear leader’s an idiot too?
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The 2025 presidential address took 20 min to air his grievances ,complain, blame Biden for his problems, to not believe the polls, that nothing was his fault. It was an unravelling of madness.
Via Tom Nichols at the Atlantic.
The world is watching. They see him unraveling & blaming us.
#Pinks
Via Tom Nichols at the Atlantic.
The world is watching. They see him unraveling & blaming us.
#Pinks
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The 2025 presidential address took 20 min to air his grievances ,complain, blame Biden for his problems, to not believe the polls, that nothing was his fault. It was an unravelling of madness.
Via Tom Nichols at the Atlantic.
The world is watching. They see him unraveling & blaming us.
#Pinks
Via Tom Nichols at the Atlantic.
The world is watching. They see him unraveling & blaming us.
#Pinks
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Americans whinge and whine about us Aussies doing something about a tragedy to prevent it from ever happening again. Last I checked, the US had 159 school shootings in 2025, Australia - 0. They need to sit out of this one. When you think its not possible to lose more respect, Musk does it.
December 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Americans whinge and whine about us Aussies doing something about a tragedy to prevent it from ever happening again. Last I checked, the US had 159 school shootings in 2025, Australia - 0. They need to sit out of this one. When you think its not possible to lose more respect, Musk does it.
Well that didn't take long to get Congressional approval.
Kennedy Center Adds Trump’s Name to Facade
Congress…. Anyone there?
Congress…. Anyone there?
December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Well that didn't take long to get Congressional approval.
For ten years, Tesla FSD has been the grift that keeps on grifting. I don't expect that to change in 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
For ten years, Tesla FSD has been the grift that keeps on grifting. I don't expect that to change in 2026.
Imagine failing high school math and becoming the US Commerce Secretary. This is truly the land of opportunity.
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 19, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Imagine failing high school math and becoming the US Commerce Secretary. This is truly the land of opportunity.
A master of understatement, Grok examines Tesla's Robotaxi business model and deems it "Aspirational".
December 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A master of understatement, Grok examines Tesla's Robotaxi business model and deems it "Aspirational".
Fact check true. @bradmunchen.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Fact check true. @bradmunchen.bsky.social
"Fool me eleven times, shame on me."
Shocked. Shocked. Shocked. Shocked. Shocked. Shocked. Shocked. Shocked. Shocked.
Shocked. Shocked...
Shocked. Shocked...
WHO AMONG US hasn't sat down 11 times with a journalist and a tape recorder only to be shocked that they'd publish stuff we talked about?
December 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"Fool me eleven times, shame on me."
It would be a great opportunity for another Peace Prize presentation. Just sayin'.
White House's Leavitt: Trump Address Wednesday Night Will Be About Accomplishments - Fox
- Trump Will Talk About What's To Come, Maybe Tease New Year Policies
- Trump Will Talk About What's To Come, Maybe Tease New Year Policies
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It would be a great opportunity for another Peace Prize presentation. Just sayin'.
Ford announces Model e.
The model nameplate Tesla was not allowed to use.
The model nameplate Tesla was not allowed to use.
Ford CEO says the $70,000 Lightning EV pickup wasn’t selling, but this new version will
Ford CEO says the $70,000 Lightning EV pickup wasn’t selling, but this new version will
After confirming plans to end production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning, Ford’s CEO said the $70,000 EV pickup didn’t make sense. Instead, Ford is betting a new EREV will.
more…
electrek.co
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ford announces Model e.
The model nameplate Tesla was not allowed to use.
The model nameplate Tesla was not allowed to use.
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Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
According to the filing, the incident took place on October [Day Redacted], 2025, in Austin. The valid report (Report ID: 13781-11986) lists the “Highest Injury Severity Alleged” as “No Injured Reported,”.
According to the filing, the incident took place on October [Day Redacted], 2025, in Austin. The valid report (Report ID: 13781-11986) lists the “Highest Injury Severity Alleged” as “No Injured Reported,”.
Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
Tesla has reported yet another crash involving its Robotaxi fleet in Austin to the NHTSA. The new data keeps the...
electrek.co
December 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
According to the filing, the incident took place on October [Day Redacted], 2025, in Austin. The valid report (Report ID: 13781-11986) lists the “Highest Injury Severity Alleged” as “No Injured Reported,”.
According to the filing, the incident took place on October [Day Redacted], 2025, in Austin. The valid report (Report ID: 13781-11986) lists the “Highest Injury Severity Alleged” as “No Injured Reported,”.
"Fake News!"
December 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
"Fake News!"
Trump did more to swing the vote than any Democrat.
"Senate Democrats manipulated the American people" -- Glenn Youngkin claims Virginia swung hard to the left last month because of the government shutdown 🙃
December 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Trump did more to swing the vote than any Democrat.
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This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
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TRUMP: “Affordability is a democratic hoax.”
Then why did he bother with an affordability rally telling folks to buy less dolls and pencils?
Then why did he bother with an affordability rally telling folks to buy less dolls and pencils?
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
TRUMP: “Affordability is a democratic hoax.”
Then why did he bother with an affordability rally telling folks to buy less dolls and pencils?
Then why did he bother with an affordability rally telling folks to buy less dolls and pencils?